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“…Further steps are being taken to extend the reach of GPON. Some of such include the use of optical amplifiers and electronic repeater technologies which has been suggested to extend the reach of GPON to 135km [15]. This therefore makes the GPON technology a better option when considering fast-tracking broadband internet penetration in Nigeria.…”
Broadband penetration is a core driver of the economic development of any nation. The broadband supply chain comprises of international connectivity, a national backbone network, metropolitan access links and the local access (or last mile) network.
“…Further steps are being taken to extend the reach of GPON. Some of such include the use of optical amplifiers and electronic repeater technologies which has been suggested to extend the reach of GPON to 135km [15]. This therefore makes the GPON technology a better option when considering fast-tracking broadband internet penetration in Nigeria.…”
Broadband penetration is a core driver of the economic development of any nation. The broadband supply chain comprises of international connectivity, a national backbone network, metropolitan access links and the local access (or last mile) network.
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